--- title: Top 4 Things to Know About Water Mist Extinguishers description: One of the recent advances in fire extinguisher technology is the water mist fire extinguisher. Find out what the top 4 things you should know about water mist fire extinguishers. image: https://blog.koorsen.com/hubfs/Blogs/Products%20and%20Services/Fire%20Extinguisher/Fire%20Extinguisher%20Images/watermistextinguisher.jpg --- [![Koorsen Fire & Security](https://blog.koorsen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KoorsenFireSecurity_April2017/Images/koorsen-logo.png?width=209&height=50&name=koorsen-logo.png "Koorsen Fire & Security")](https://www.koorsen.com/) [CONTACT US](https://www.koorsen.com/contact-us/) [BILL PAY](https://www.koorsen.com/koorsen-payments/) [1.866.311.7753](tel:8663117753) - [About Us](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/) - [History](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/history/) - [Case Studies](https://blog.koorsen.com/case-studies) - [Koorsen Companies](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/companies/) - [Koorsen Training Center](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/training-center/) - [Kasey Program](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/kasey-program/) - [Pay Bill](https://www.koorsen.com/koorsen-payments/) - [Products + Services](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/) - [Fire Protection](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/) - [Security](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/security/) - [Communications](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/communications/) - [Mobile Equipment Solutions](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/mobile-equipment-solutions/) - [Additional Products + Services](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/#additional) - [Industries](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/) - [Healthcare](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/healthcare/) - [Industrial](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/industrial/) - [Education](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/education/) - [Restaurants](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/restaurants/) - [Property Management](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/property-management/) - [Hospitality](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/hospitality/) - [Retail](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/retail/) - [Construction](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/construction/) - [Locations](https://www.koorsen.com/locations/) - [News](https://blog.koorsen.com) - [Koorsen Blog](https://blog.koorsen.com) - [Koorsen In The News](https://www.koorsen.com/in-the-news/) - [Kasey the Dog Blog](https://blog.koorsen.com/kaseys-adventures) - [Careers](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/careers/) # Top 4 Things to Know About Water Mist Extinguishers Posted July 06, 2018 by [Koorsen Fire & Security](https://blog.koorsen.com/author/koorsen-fire-security) ![Top 4 Things to Know About Water Mist Extinguishers](https://blog.koorsen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Products%20and%20Services/Fire%20Extinguisher/Fire%20Extinguisher%20Images/watermistextinguisher.jpg?width=600&name=watermistextinguisher.jpg) In recent decades, there have been many advances in portable fire extinguisher technologies. Fire extinguishers have been developed for [every type of fire](https://blog.koorsen.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-fire-extinguishers-their-uses), including the trickier ones, such as electrical and gas fires. One of these recent advances in fire extinguisher technology is the water mist fire extinguisher. [![Need Fire Extinguishers? Contact Us Now for Pricing!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1973249/4802da5e-d34f-4d72-8f6e-0b5fee00609a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1973249/4802da5e-d34f-4d72-8f6e-0b5fee00609a) Following are the top 4 things you should know about water mist fire extinguishers: ### 1. What are Water Mist Fire Extinguishers? A water mist fire extinguisher contains and discharges deionized water in a spray that forms a fine mist curtain. The water droplets are so fine that, while extremely powerful and efficient at cooling and suffocating a fire, they leave no residue and do not leave the area soaking wet. ### 2. How do They Work? These extinguishers use de-ionized water, which is non-conductive and non-toxic. When discharged, the water is expelled through a unique spray nozzle which releases the water in microscopic particles. The resulting water particles provide intense cooling to the fire and fill the air sufficiently to decrease the oxygen feeding the fire, thus suffocating it. But, because the droplets are so small, they leave almost no trace, making water mist extinguishers a safe option for electronics, books, tapestries, etc. ### 3. What Classes of Fire can They be Used For? Water mist fire extinguishers are revolutionizing the realm of extinguishers, because they are proving to be effective, clean, and safe on many types of fires. Most can be used on Class A (combustible) and Class C (electrical) fires. ### 4. Who Should Have Water Mist Fire Extinguishers? Because water mist fire extinguishers are effective for so many classes of fire, they are ideal for many work and home settings. The following are just some of the settings where a water mist extinguisher is ideal: - [Hospitals / Clean Rooms](https://blog.koorsen.com/dont-let-recent-changes-in-fire-extinguisher-safety-standards-catch-your-healthcare-facility-off-guard) - Historic Buildings / Old and Delicate Materials - Server / Electrical Room ## Need A Water Mist Fire Extinguisher? Unsure whether a water mist fire extinguisher is right for your home or workplace? The experts at Koorsen would be happy to discuss them with you further and help you find the [best fire extinguisher](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/fire-extinguishers/) solution for you. Contact them today to learn more! [![Fire Extinguisher Questions? 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